According to a newly published study, that’s pretty much what happened after Oregon voters narrowly approved Measure 114.
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More Americans Are Carrying Concealed Handguns
BY Larry Z Published: August 10, 2026 { 1 comment }In other words, nearly one in three likely voters now reports carrying a concealed firearm at least some of the time.
Homeowner Shoots Aggressive Dog During Violent Florida Attack
BY Larry Z Published: August 9, 2026 { 2 comments }A terrifying dog attack in a quiet Florida neighborhood ended with a homeowner using a firearm to stop one of two aggressive dogs after they mauled a family pet and injured a woman.
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs
BY Larry Z Published: August 6, 2026 { 38 comments }On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the federal government can no longer require the registration of suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and certain other firearms whose $200 transfer tax was eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Settlement Ends Major California Concealed Carry Lawsuit
BY Larry Z Published: August 6, 2026 { 3 comments }The settlement still requires final approval from the Los Angeles County Claims Board, and it does not resolve a separate U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against LASD.
Wisconsin Appeals Court Strikes Down Foster Parent Gun Rule
BY Larry Z Published: August 4, 2026 { 3 comments }Back in 2020, the couple was told they had to follow several new gun rules if they wanted to renew their foster care license.
Armed Citizen Takes On Idaho Mass Shooter, Saves Lives
BY Larry Z Published: August 4, 2026 { 2 comments }“He seemed unusually comfortable aiming that rifle at those cars, and then as soon as some rounds started coming at him, everything changed immediately,” Salinas said. “All that bravado… immediately crumbled.”
FBI Murder Data Reveals Who Commits Homicides, Who Victims Are
BY Larry Z Published: July 30, 2026 { 50 comments }When people talk about violent crime in America, there’s no shortage of opinions.
DOJ Investigates Philadelphia Over Revoked Gun Carry Permits
BY Larry Z Published: July 29, 2026 { 28 comments }Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is officially taking a closer look. And that’s what makes this story much bigger than a dispute involving one activist group.
DOJ Drops Appeal in Post Office Gun Ban Case
BY Larry Z Published: July 29, 2026 { 0 comments }The list of places where governments can automatically declare the 2A off-limits may have gotten a little shorter.









